Beauty

Not sure if you guys have noticed or not, but the holidays are here! Yessssssss! My favorite time of the year is in full effect and I love nothing more than being merry and spreading some of that cheer. So, I asked my friends over at ULTA Beauty if they could help me give you guys a chance to win some of my favorite beauty goodies. It’s just my way of saying Happy Holidays! These goodies I’ve giving away happen to be some of the hottest beauty gift sets on the ULTA web site right now. If you’re looking for a…

I’m looking out my window and it’s a sunny, yet typical fall day here in L.A. I love autumn foilage and cooler temperatures. This is one of my favorite seasons, even if it was a blazing 96 degrees last week. But, that was the past and today it’s on the cooler side—thank goodness. And just like that, I’m ready to share some of my fall beauty favorites with you guys. My 5 Fall Beauty Favorites You already know that I love all things Josie Maran. I use her Argan Oil daily. When they offered to send me a bottle of her…

Summer is almost over and it’s hopefully left you with fun memories and a maybe even a great tan…if that’s your kind of thing. Or you could be left with dry and brittle hair from the chlorine, sun, salt water, hair products, and even heat styling. Now, I wouldn’t consider myself a beauty guru. But, more like a beauty realist. I know we come from all kinds of walks of life and different hair types. So, as I sat on my couch reflecting on what I can do to refresh my hair for the upcoming fall season. That’s when I thought…

I’ll never forget being a teen and begging my mom to let me shave my legs. Little did I know all that came along with it. Like the constant and expensive upkeep for someone hairy like me. If you buy razors on the regular, you know how pricey they are. I’ve seen razor blade refills for as much as $20 for a refill box of four. That’s kind of ridiculous. I don’t know about you, but sometimes my budget doesn’t allow me to buy those. I end up getting stuck with the cheap “one use only” razors. This is where…

Whenever I describe what I do as a blogger, I always mention that I like to review beauty products. And in no way shape or form, am I a “beauty guru.” This means I’m not a professional in the industry nor do I pretend to be one. I feel like I started pretty late in life when it comes to hoarding and spending all of my money on beauty products. Sometimes, I love what I buy and sometimes I don’t. It’s that simple. When I do love something, I make sure to share it with you guys here! That being…

Guys…Father’s Day is June 19th—are you ready? Let’s just all admit, that like the amazing moms in our lives, fathers should be celebrated and honored on the daily too! My dad and I have our own story, but at the end of the day I love this man beyond words. We all might have a different definition of what makes the best father out there, but we can all agree that love is a key ingredient. And because you love them so much, I know you’re probably racking your brain right now on what to get them as a gift. My…

It’s time to chat spring beauty favorites guys! I’ve had a couple of these in my hands for a bit and haven’t had the chance to share them with you. So, that’s what’s on today’s blogging agenda. You know I have to let you know when there’s a product out there I love. I don’t like complicated, so I found that four of these products are clear and to the point. And the fifth one is just a beauty goodie for all. Chrome Girl Nail Lacquer If you love painting your nails, this is a nail lacquer you’re going to want to give a…

When I heard Eva Mendes was coming out with her own line of beauty products, I wasn’t expecting much. We all know how celebrity brands have performed in the past. But, I’m happy to report that I am pleasantly surprised with the CIRCA Beauty products I was sent to try out. Everything was pretty close to professional quality with it’s rich pigments—at drugstore prices. Only my eyes, lips, and cheeks were lucky this time around. I definitely want to get my hands on the brushes and foundations. Just so you know, CIRCA is exclusive to Walgreens. My fave so far is…

It’s time for real talk guys. I’m no makeup pro by any means. I was that teenager whose mom didn’t allow her to wear makeup until she was a senior in high school. So I did what any teen would do, I snuck it on at school then took it off before I got home. And that was just lipstick and powder. In fact, I really never had anyone teach me how to wear it. Everything I know today is through learning from others. Oh hey beauty guru angels! So, when Blushington offered to do my makeup, I was practically…

New York Fashion Week may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop talking about it. Especially, for the beauty lovers out there. I found out what was on the model’s nails for 6 runway shows: Lela Rose, Ryan Roche, J.Mendel, Milly, Ulla Johnson, and Carmen Marc Vavlo. I have some exclusive behind-the-scenes NYFW beauty photos courtesy of Beauty.com and Kiss Nails. Take a look at what’s in store for fall nails. LELA ROSE Apply one coat of Londontown Lakur in Put The Kettle On to the nails. RYAN ROCHE Layer one coat of Londontown Lakurn in Teatime…

True story guys…I was thisssss close to making it my first New York Fashion Week. But, I didn’t get to make it. I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty bummed. That’s OK though, I still have some behind-the-scenes photos and tips on how to get their beauty looks. And the first one I’m bringing you is from the one and only Kate Spade show. Take a look! GET THE LOOK: HAIR · Prep the hair with a bit of PHYTO Volume Intense Mousse. · Work PHYTOSpecific Thermoperfect 8 and PHYTOSpecific Integral Hydrating Mist (coming soon to Beauty.com) into the hair…

I can’t begin to explain how happy it makes me to see more and more amazing cruelty free and vegan beauty products come into my life. I’m definitely on a journey of discovery here and this includes my nails. Mineral Fusion Nail Lacquer is a vegan and chip-resistant nail polish that I just had to share with you guys! Mineral Fusion is now the #1 natural cosmetic brand proudly offering a smarter makeup that instantly improves your complexion while nourishing the skin, all while being appropriate for even the most sensitive skin types. They offer a wide range of nail polish,…

As I sat down to write this post, I started thinking about skin types and how each of us is so different from the next. You might have oily skin and the person sitting next to you might have dry skin. I’m the one with combination skin. Then I started thinking about skin care routines and how that varies too. Even though we might differ in these areas, I’m pretty sure we all have the same concerns when it comes to aging skin. OK, I’m not losing sleep over here about it, but I do like to care for the…

I consider myself a pretty loyal girl. If I like you and you don’t do me wrong—I’ll keep you around for the long haul. That’s pretty much how it is with the beauty products in my life. Being in my line of work, I get my share of goodies. Some I adore…others…not so much. The bonus is when I love them because I feel like it’s some kind of amazing discovery. Then there are other products that come into my life via the friendly ladies at Sephora or through my amazing friends. For them, I am so very thankful. Right now…at…